Kuala Lumpur: UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan respects the decision of Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz to leave the party and pursue a political direction more aligned with his personal views. Mohamad stated that the move was neither surprising nor unusual, given the increasingly dynamic and diverse political landscape in the country.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohamad emphasized that every individual has the right to choose their political path, adding that UMNO will continue to move forward, focusing on rebuilding the party’s strength and championing the people’s interests. He further mentioned that UMNO has never relied on any single individual, as the party was built on grassroots strength, a spirit of struggle, and the trust of the people.

Mohamad remarked, ‘People come and go, and that’s the nature of politics. What matters is that the struggle must go on,’ in a Facebook post today. He also expressed appreciation for Tengku Zafrul’s contributions during his tenure in the government under UMNO’s banner.

He acknowledged that Tengku Zafrul, who is currently the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, had played a significant role as a technocrat contributing to the country’s economic and financial sectors. Yesterday, Tengku Zafrul announced in a Facebook post that he had resigned from UMNO and expressed his intention to join Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR).